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Y196 VHR

2001 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,261 mi
Last recorded39,261 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 VHR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 39,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,174 miles

HEADLAMP REMOVEL REQUIRED TO FIT NEW INDICATOR BULBS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 36,172 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management displayed on dashboard

Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,172 miles

engine management displayed on dashboard

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,094 miles

1/engin managent light on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,707 miles

.. engine management light on

.. nearside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,374 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,282 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 26,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,720
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,721
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,593
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,415
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,311
position lamp(s) not working 847
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Y196 VHR is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Magentis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,721 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y196 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Magentis typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y196 VHR registered?

Y196 VHR is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y196 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 VHR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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